centiwatt to IT BTU per hour
Convert centiwatt (cW) to IT BTU per hour (BTU/h). Use an editable power converter, conversion formula, and reference table.
1 cW = 0.03412141633 BTU/h
Conversion formula
One centiwatt equals 0.03412141633 IT BTU per hour. Multiply your value in centiwatt by this factor to get IT BTU per hour. For the reverse conversion, divide by the same factor.
Worked example
To convert 5 centiwatt:5 × 0.03412141633 = 0.1706070817 BTU/h
Conversion table
| centiwatt (cW) | IT BTU per hour (BTU/h) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0003412141633 |
| 0.1 | 0.003412141633 |
| 1 | 0.03412141633 |
| 2 | 0.06824283266 |
| 5 | 0.1706070817 |
| 10 | 0.3412141633 |
| 25 | 0.8530354083 |
| 50 | 1.706070817 |
| 100 | 3.412141633 |
| 1000 | 34.12141633 |
About these measurements
Power is the rate of energy transfer.
The base reference used here is the watt. One centiwatt is 0.01 base units; one IT BTU per hour is 0.2930710702 base units.
Important distinctions
Mechanical horsepower and metric horsepower are distinct units.
Precision
The converter uses stored conversion factors and floating-point arithmetic. Results display up to ten significant digits, switching to scientific notation for very small or large values. Keep the precision of your original measurement when reporting results.
Common questions
How do I convert cW to BTU/h?
Multiply the quantity in cW by 0.03412141633. You can also type the value into the converter above.
Can I reverse the conversion?
Yes. Use the swap button or open the IT BTU per hour to centiwatt converter.
Reference
NIST Guide to the SI — conversion factors and prefix conventions. SI prefixes scale units by powers of ten; the dimension-specific notes above describe the assumptions used on this page.
